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Warrior girls in Manstedt Invite

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
COLUMBUS — Fullerton’s girls wrestling team competed at the Norm Manstedt Invite at the Columbus Fieldhouse on Thursday.Norfolk took home the Class A team title, earning 196 points. Lakeview took home the Class B team title with 157.5 points. They edged Yutan, who finished second with 141 points.
LEFT: JLee Van Driel scored a career-high 23 points on Thursday. MIDDLE: Parker Zabka scored all 8 of her points in the third quarter. RIGHT: Grace Yrkoski finished with 4 points, 2 rebounds and 2 blocks. NCJ photos by Rick Holtz

LEFT: JLee Van Driel scored a career-high 23 points on Thursday. MIDDLE: Parker Zabka scored all 8 of her points in the third quarter. RIGHT: Grace Yrkoski finished with 4 points, 2 rebounds and 2 blocks. NCJ photos by Rick Holtz

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Titan defense steps up, leads to win over Panthers

Rick Holtz
Friday, January 10, 2025
ST. EDWARD — The outcome was never in doubt.Twin River (6-4) opened the game shooting the lights out in St. Edward, cruising to a 55-29 win over Newman Grove/St. Edward. Never trailing in the game, the Titans used stingy defense and a red-hot offense to take control early. They never looked back.
LEFT: Lane Lund scored 3 points for the Titans on Thursday. MIDDLE: Braedyn Ramaekers scores 2 of his 7 points. RIGHT: Corbin Rodriguez goes strong to the basket in the fourth quarter and draws the foul. NCJ photos by Rick Holtz

LEFT: Lane Lund scored 3 points for the Titans on Thursday. MIDDLE: Braedyn Ramaekers scores 2 of his 7 points. RIGHT: Corbin Rodriguez goes strong to the basket in the fourth quarter and draws the foul. NCJ photos by Rick Holtz

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Titans hold on for road win over Panthers

Rick Holtz
Friday, January 10, 2025
ST. EDWARD — A fast start to the game and a timely stop in the fourth quarter lifted Twin River over Newman Grove/St. Edward on Thursday.The Titans defeated the Panthers 51-45 to improve to 4-6 on the year.Twin River opened the game on a 15-1 run. Newman Grove/St.
Keila Dubas and Fullerton's defense held Ansley/Litchfield scoreless for nearly 12 minutes on Tuesday. The Warriors capitalized on the scoring drought, rallying to take the lead in the second half. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

Keila Dubas and Fullerton's defense held Ansley/Litchfield scoreless for nearly 12 minutes on Tuesday. The Warriors capitalized on the scoring drought, rallying to take the lead in the second half. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

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Warriors rally to beat Spartans 28-21

Rick Holtz
Thursday, January 9, 2025
FULLERTON — The Warriors stepped up their defense and used a strong third quarter to take control of the game on Tuesday.
LEFT: Kane Wetovick goes up for 2 of his game-high 24 points against the Spartans. RIGHT: Terrick Gonsior scores in transition after getting the steal. He finished with 4 points. NCJ photos by Rick Holtz

LEFT: Kane Wetovick goes up for 2 of his game-high 24 points against the Spartans. RIGHT: Terrick Gonsior scores in transition after getting the steal. He finished with 4 points. NCJ photos by Rick Holtz

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Warriors cruise to 65-37 win over Spartans

Rick Holtz
Thursday, January 9, 2025
FULLERTON — A big third quarter lifted the Warriors to a win on Tuesday.Fullerton (5-4) used a 26-point third quarter to take control of their game with Ansley/Litchfield, cruising to a 65-37 home win. The game was rescheduled from December.
Each week during the school year, the Nance County Journal will select a male and female Athlete of the Week.

Each week during the school year, the Nance County Journal will select a male and female Athlete of the Week.

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NCJ Athletes of the Week for Jan. 8, 2025

News Staff
Wednesday, January 8, 2025
Each week during the school year, the Nance County Journal will select a male and female Athlete of the Week. NCJ Athletes of the Week is brought to you by this fine sponsor.
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Titan coach now Hall of Famer

Rick Holtz
Tuesday, January 7, 2025
GENOA — Twin River’s Mark Koch will be among the honorees going into the Nebraska Scholastic Wrestling Coaches Association Hall of Fame.“It is a great honor to have,” Mark Koch said. “It’s something I have always done. My dad was inducted into the Hall of Fame.
LEFT: Parker Zabka finds the open teammate after driving to the basket in the third quarter. RIGHT Mya Ramaekers scored a game-high 19 points in Twin River’s win over East Butler. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

LEFT: Parker Zabka finds the open teammate after driving to the basket in the third quarter. RIGHT Mya Ramaekers scored a game-high 19 points in Twin River’s win over East Butler. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

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Titans hold on for road win over Tigers

Rick Holtz
Tuesday, January 7, 2025
BRAINARD — Good teams find ways to win.Twin River jumped out to an early lead and kept the pressure on East Butler as the Titans cruised to a 48-41 win on the road. The Tigers were held scoreless for nearly 4 minutes at the end of the third quarter.
Tate Wood won his quarterfinal match against Kearney’s Jesvin Verduzco in a 13-1 major decision. He went on to win the 113 pound weight class. NCJ photo by Melissa Aaberg

Tate Wood won his quarterfinal match against Kearney’s Jesvin Verduzco in a 13-1 major decision. He went on to win the 113 pound weight class. NCJ photo by Melissa Aaberg

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Wood finishes 1st at Pleasanton

Rick Holtz
Tuesday, January 7, 2025
PLEASANTON — The Warriors were back in action after the holidays, traveling to Pleasanton for an invitational that featured 25 teams.Fullerton finished 11th overall with 59.0 team points. Central Valley took home the team title, finishing with 191.5 points.Tate Wood finished first at 113 pounds.
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Held unbeaten at Invite

Rick Holtz
Tuesday, January 7, 2025
GENEVA — The Titans were back in action after the holiday break, traveling to Geneva for the Fillmore Central Invite.Zach Held was undefeated on the day at 120 pounds, pinning three opponents on his way to a first-place finish.